Stay true to yourself from "summary" of Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho
In a world where conformity often seems to be the norm, it can be easy to lose sight of who we truly are. We are bombarded with images and messages telling us how we should look, act, and think. It can be tempting to try to fit in, to mold ourselves to meet the expectations of others. But in doing so, we risk losing our authenticity, our uniqueness. Staying true to yourself means listening to that inner voice, that quiet but insistent whisper that tells you who you really are. It means honoring your own values and beliefs, even when they may be at odds with those of the people around you. It means being true to your own dreams and aspirations, even when others may not understand or support them. In "Pilgrimage," the protagonist embarks on a j...
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